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06/06/2025

Posted • Middle East’s Best Golf Hotel 2024:Park Hyatt Dubai at the Dubai Creek Resort (UAE)

Hit the links in the idyllic surroundings of golf resort Park Hyatt Dubai. Set in a prime location on the banks of the Dubai Creek and adjacent to the world-famous Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club, our luxury Dubai resort provides the perfect haven for a golf escape.

Capped by its iconic clubhouse building, the course at the Dubai Creek Golf & Yacht Club provides a refreshingly different golfing holiday experience. Guests can also opt for a round at the Emirates Golf club in Dubai Marina, one of the finest golf courses in the Dubai UAE region. Park Hyatt Dubai’s concierge team is happy to arrange tee times at both golf clubs for hotel guests.

Winners profile: https://worldgolfawards.com/award/middle-east-best-golf-hotel/2024

27/03/2025

ATM25 is making waves in the luxury tourism industry as it returns to the Dubai World Trade Centre from 28 April to 1 May.

With the market projected to reach USD 391 billion by 2028, we’re thrilled to host a 27% rise in exhibitors from Asia-Pacific this year. Meet global hospitality icons like Waldorf Astoria, One&Only, and Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as they join us to shape the future of premium travel.

Be part of the conversation and discover more about the world of luxury travel with ATM25.

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26/03/2025

31/01/2025

Posted • 🌐 AI Everything GLOBAL – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity! 🤖

📅 February 5–6, 2025 | 📍 Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC), EXPO City, UAE

✨ Join global leaders, innovators, and changemakers as we explore the latest advancements and tackle the biggest challenges in artificial intelligence.

🚀 Be part of the movement shaping the future of AI on a global scale!

📣 Don’t miss this must-attend event!

🔗 Visit this link for more information: https://breakingai.news/events/

31/01/2025

Posted • 🤖 Discover the Future at the AI Everything Summit! 🌍

📅 February 4, 2025 | 📍 The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, UAE

✨ Join global leaders, innovators, and AI visionaries as we tackle the biggest challenges and opportunities in artificial intelligence.

💡 Be part of the conversation shaping tomorrow's AI-powered world!

📣 Don’t miss this groundbreaking event!

🔗 Visit this link for more information: https://breakingai.news/events/

13/01/2025

World's Leading Conference & Wedding Hotel 2024
Grand Hyatt Dubai, UAE

Award Winning City Resort Hotel

Towering majestically over the edge of Dubai's historic creek or overlooking the glorious Dubai skyline, this city resort offers the comfort and convenience that you seek.

Grand Hyatt Dubai is a perfect blend of city conference and resort hotel with over 11,500 square meters of function facilities equipped with the latest communications technology.

As a prime wedding and social celebration venue, our hotel offers spaces and personalized services that come together to bring your dream day to life.

Winners Profile: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading...

05/12/2024

Breaking Travel News explores: Award-winning airline, Emirates

Already recognised as the largest airline in the world for international passengers, Emirates is celebrating a series of award wins, cementing the carrier in the top tier globally.

Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the prestigious titles won, while looking at some of the latest headlines from the carrier set to keep it ahead of the chasing pack.

At the World Travel Awards, the Dubai-based carrier was honoured on both a regional and global level this year.
In the Middle East, the airline walked away with trophies for Middle East’s Leading Airline Rewards Programme 2024, Middle East’s Leading Airline Brand 2024 and Middle East’s Leading Airline – First Class 2024 during a glittering gala ceremony held in Dubai.

Read more here : https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/focus/article/breaking-travel-news-explores-award-winning-airline-emirates/

29/11/2024

World's Leading Corporate Resort 2024
Park Hyatt Dubai, UAE

Park Hyatt Dubai indeed offers a sophisticated setting for business events, with its elegant and fully equipped meeting facilities tailored for high-level corporate functions. The hotel's versatile meeting spaces, including well-appointed boardrooms, provide a stylish and professional environment for conferences, seminars, and business gatherings.

The combination of modern technology, luxury amenities, and attentive service ensures that every business function is conducted seamlessly and in style. Additionally, the hotel's scenic waterfront location adds a touch of tranquility, making it a perfect backdrop for successful and productive meetings.

Winners profile: https://www.worldtravelawards.com/award-worlds-leading...

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05/11/2024

InterContinental Dubai Festival City is set to participate in World Travel Market (WTM) London 2024, the leading global travel and tourism event. The property will highlight its unified offering, ‘Events by InterContinental Dubai Festival City,’ solidifying the destination’s role as a premier hub for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

Taking place at ExCeL London from November 5-7, WTM London brings together key stakeholders from the global travel industry, offering InterContinental Dubai Festival City the opportunity to present its world-class MICE facilities to top industry professionals. The property boasts a total of 15,000 square meters of versatile event space. This includes the 7,200 square meters pillarless Festival Arena, an ideal venue for conventions, exhibitions, and concerts for up to 9,000 people. The newly enhanced 5,000 square meters ‘The Event Centre’ features a waterfront location, with ballrooms, meeting rooms, and a promenade that offers stunning views of historic Dubai Creek in the foreground, with the renowned city skyline and Burj Khalifa rising beyond.

“We are thrilled to be part of WTM London, which allows us to connect with the global travel community and showcase our exceptional event spaces,” said Thomas Schmelter, Area General Manager of IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City. “WTM is the perfect platform to demonstrate how we are supporting Dubai’s growing MICE sector and the city’s ambitions to be a global leader in events.”

‘Events by InterContinental Dubai Festival City’ features cutting-edge technology, including the largest built-in LED screen and a high-lumen 16.5k projector, ensuring exceptional presentation quality for all types of events. Designed by renowned architect David T’Kint, the Event Centre blends modern sophistication with functionality, catering to diverse event needs, from international conferences to intimate gatherings.
In line with IHG’s Journey to Tomorrow sustainability initiative, ‘Events by InterContinental Dubai Festival City’ embraces eco-friendly practices, including an on-site water bottling plant, advanced food waste management, and prioritizing locally sourced products. The venue has earned the Dubai Sustainable Tourism Stamp for its efforts in reducing environmental impact, further positioning itself as a leader in sustainable event management.

With Dubai’s MICE market projected to grow significantly in the coming years, InterContinental Dubai Festival City’s continued investment in cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions is well aligned with Dubai’s vision for growth and development in the travel and events sectors.

Pranav Vohra, Cluster Commercial Director of IHG Hotels at Dubai Festival City, added, “WTM London is an exciting opportunity for us to present our commitment to sustainability, innovative technology, and versatility in the MICE sector, while contributing to Dubai’s status as a global hub for world-class events.”

05/11/2024

The UAE-based real estate development company, The Lux Developers, announced on Monday the sale of the two luxury apartments "The Celeste" and "The Stellar" of the Sky Villas type in the "Oceano" residential project located on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.

The company pointed out that the two apartments were sold for Dhs90 million each, affirming the increasing demand for luxury properties, which reflects the increase in the number of high-net-worth individuals moving to Ras Al Khaimah.

Abdullah Al Abdouli, CEO of Al Marjan, the main developer of freehold properties in RAK, said: "The sale of these two luxury properties affirms the growing attractiveness of Al Marjan Island as a developed destination which provides a lifestyle that matches global standards.

He added that they have been the focus of high-net-worth individuals around the world who are seeking to establish a home in one of the most strategic and beautiful neighbourhoods in the region, with a variety of facilities, amenities, and luxurious entertainment.

Shubham Agarwal, Chairman and Co-owner of The Lux Developers, said: "Our strategic decision to establish such luxurious properties was in line with our research which proved the strong demand for luxurious real estate in RAK."
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05/11/2024

Ahead of the fourth Rolex Series event of the season, three-time DP World Tour winner and Europe's Ryder Cup Vice Captain Edoardo Molinari identifies the key holes at Yas Links and the players to watch out for as he dives deep into the data.

Victor Perez produced an all-round performance to win his maiden Rolex Series title last year, coupled with excellent putting at Yas Links.

He gained around +0.8 shots per round off the tee, +1.1 on approach play and +1.6 on the greens.

The only part of his game that didn’t perform that week was the wedges, as he lost about -0.7 shots per round.

He got off to a slow start on day one, as he lost shots to the field everywhere apart from with his putting, but he then played three great rounds of golf, capped by a hole-out bunker shot for birdie on the 71st hole.

His approach play was particularly good from 175 yards to 225 yards where he gained 0.7 shots per round.

His putting was fantastic from 14 feet to 23 feet thanks to a very aggressive mindset as he left only 14% of putts short from that range versus 30% for the field.

The Fortinet Threat holes to watch out for
Hole 6
Measuring 468 yards, the par-four sixth has proven to be the toughest hole since the tournament moved to Yas Links in 2022.

The scoring average is usually around 4.23, so a par here is a great score.

Over the two previous editions, there have only been 11% of birdies against 29% of bogeys or worse.

Most holes at Yas Links have wide fairways, but this is unquestionably one of the most difficult fairways to find as only 51% of players hit this fairway. The penalty for missing the fairway is very high too as the scoring average is 0.5 shots per round higher for players missing the fairway off the tee.

Hole 7
This is the easiest hole on the course with a scoring average of 4.529 but it provides a lot of excitement as around half of the players will score a birdie or better.

The second shot is key on this hole as the entrance of the green is pretty narrow and it is difficult to get up and down if you are short sided, particularly from the right side of the green.

Hole 18
This finishing par five is one of the few par fives of the year that plays over par.

When the wind blows from the north west it is particularly difficult, despite the fairway being very wide (nearly 80 yards wide with just a small bunker in the middle).

Since 2022, there have only been 25% of birdies against 21% of bogeys or worse.

When the wind does blow, players will face a tricky decision on the tee shot: going left of the bunker is the risky strategy but they can get home in two shots, while going right means less risk but they will have to hit a good short iron to make a birdie.

Players to watch
This is a course that suits long drivers and great putters.

The fairways are the widest of the year, so you can only separate yourself by hitting it longer than the field off the tee and then make a lot of putts.

The greens are also very large so when the wind blows there will be a higher number of lag putts than the average tournament on Tour.

Here, I pick out some players who statistically have a good chance at performing well this week.

The Stars
Rory McIlroy is clearly one of the favourites again. He loves playing in the Middle East and he is the best player in the field. He can take full advantage of his driving around Yas Links and should he have a good week on the greens, he will be a force to contend with for everyone with any hopes of winning.

Adam Scott has been in great form since the summer. He is a great driver of the ball and in recent years he has become one of the best putters in the world. Yas Links should be a great fit for him and, like most Australians, he is used to chipping the ball off tight lies and putting on fast greens.

Rasmus Højgaard is all but confirmed of earning his PGA TOUR card and dual membership next season. He will play the last two Rolex Series events hoping to get that first card. Yas Links is very well suited for him, as his putting has been phenomenal in 2024 and he is a long hitter that can take advantage of the wide fairways.

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05/11/2024

The 16th edition of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, from Nov. 6 to 16 at Mubadala Arena in Zayed Sports City, is expected to have a record 9,000 athletes from 137 countries taking part.

Participants will have the opportunity to earn points toward the prestigious Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards.

During a press conference on Monday at The Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi, details of this year’s championship were revealed.

Abdulmunem Alsayed Mohamed Alhashmi, chairman of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, president of the Asian Jiu-Jitsu Union, and senior vice president of the International Jiu-Jitsu Federation, thanked the UAE leadership for supporting the event.

“This championship unites the world’s best talent to showcase their skills and elevate their global rankings, further establishing Abu Dhabi as a global jiu-jitsu hub,” he said.

He also thanked the event’s partners and sponsors. “Their support has been vital in helping us achieve this level of global leadership in jiu-jitsu.

“As we celebrate another world-class edition, we hope to continue to inspire new generations to pursue excellence and embrace the core values that make our sport so impactful.”

Saud Abdulaziz Al-Hosani, undersecretary of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, commented: “Since the inception of the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship, jiu-jitsu has flourished in the UAE and around the world.

“Thanks to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation’s efforts and our wise leadership support, Abu Dhabi has become a global sports hub and the world’s jiu-jitsu capital. We look forward to welcoming athletes and fans from 137 countries.”

Aref Hamad Al-Awani, secretary-general of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, emphasized the championship’s role in reinforcing the city’s standing in the global sports arena.

“This championship solidifies Abu Dhabi’s track record in hosting world-class events, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council stands ready to provide every support needed to achieve our shared goals.”

This year’s championship will feature an extended schedule, additional mats, and increased capacity to accommodate more athletes across various categories.

The event culminates in the Abu Dhabi World Jiu-Jitsu Awards, which honors the year’s standout athletes, academies and federations.

Other officials and sponsor representatives who attended the press conference included Ahmed Abdullah Al-Qubaisi, executive director of the Support Services Sector; Yaqoub Al-Saadi, head of Abu Dhabi Sports Channels; and Fahad Ali Al-Shamsi, secretary-general of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation.

Also in attendance were Saed Hijazi Salama, general manager of sales at Premier Motors; Futoon Al-Mazrouei, group head of consumer banking at First Abu Dhabi Bank; and Mona Hassan Sadoun, vice president of customer service and marketing at Al-Tayer Motors.

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